Arthritis research chair
The Faculty of Health Sciences has a new arthritis research chair, thanks to the generous support of Merck Frosst Canada. The company has pledged $1 million to support the chair, which will serve as the foundation of the world’s only interdisciplinary research program devoted to arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases. The partnership will enhance the quality and quantity of research conducted in arthritis and musculoskeletal disease, and will ultimately improve the quality of life for people living with these diseases.

According to Health Canada, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases cost the nation’s health care system $16 billion per year and represent Canada’s second most costly group of diseases.

Currently, more than 130 professors in various disciplines are involved in health-related research at SFU.

For more information:
SFU news release
SFU Faculty of Health Sciences